Do you value your peace of mind? Do you sleep better if you know that you’ve taken out insurance, limited all your risks and that the future is secure, at least as far as you could ever tell? If this sounds like you, you might want to investigate a home warranty – it’s a service…
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Choosing the right floor for your home is an important decision because it sets the tone for design and comfort. Most of us make this type of decision so few times in our lives, it’s difficult to be confident we’re making the right selection without lots of research and advice. Another challenge is that every…
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One of the greatest pleasures any homeowner has during the summer holiday season is to host friends and family in their backyard, firing up the barbecue, putting drinks on ice and basking in this wonderfully relaxing time of the year. Of course, this description of an idyllic summer get-together hides the fact that there’s lots…
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It’s the summer holidays and a time to relax, but if you’re a DIY enthusiast you know there’s only so much sitting in a deck chair you can do before the urge to break out the toolbox becomes overwhelming. There are countless small chores around the home to dive into with the sun on your…
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Have you ever heard of the trend called Cashmere Kitchen? It’s a new fashion based on an old philosophy of making your kitchen cosy with warm neutrals rather than taking the more modern path of a stark-white tableau. Designers say that to create a Cashmere Kitchen you must use natural materials with neutral colours and…
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While the summer holidays are a time for relaxing with family and friends, it can also be an opportunity to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will give you a sense of satisfaction that lying on…
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Real estate thrives on fashion – we love colours that are in vogue, textures that are back in style and ideas for renovating that capture the imagination of owners and buyers alike. One of the most anticipated reports from those of us who follow the fashions is the trend survey undertaken by America’s Kitchen and…
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Lemon is often cited as the ultimate cleaner, its sharp acidity cutting through household grease and dirt better than most retail products. Unfortunately, as many first-time buyers find out once they’ve moved into their new home, the humble lemon can also permanently damage expensive materials. If you’re looking for a natural cleaning product, lemon is…
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Even in winter, the desire to improve your garden to add some colour can be irresistible. Just because the skies are slate-grey doesn’t mean that your garden should be a matching colour. A great idea at this time of year is to plant small trees that offer both seasonal colour and a new focal point…
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Even in winter, the desire to improve your garden to add some color can be irresistible. Just because the skies are slate-gray doesn’t mean that your garden should be a matching color. A great idea at this time of year is to plant small trees that offer both seasonal color and a new focal point…
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